Hey, we snuck a joke into this video that in retrospect was too sneaky. Thumb drives like the one shown at 06:36 are scams, and we should have made that abundantly clear. Thumb drives with capacity this high don't exist, so don't buy them! Here's some links to products that aren't scams though: Buy a AVHzY CT-3 USB Power Meter: geni.us/7ZqW Buy a PINE64 PINECIL Mini Portable Soldering Iron: geni.us/LmSjRdT Buy a Silicon Power 2TB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD: geni.us/DiaAl Buy an ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure: geni.us/yM0py Buy a DOCKCASE USB C Smart Hub 6-in-1 (Explorer Edition): geni.us/FHiIw Buy a UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C Hub: geni.us/bx3TJ Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Thank you!
@Mysinismikako
Жыл бұрын
I love you too.
@Lawgamer411
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Linus. I was too stupid and bought 7 already tho 😢
@jan14788
Жыл бұрын
I was really surprised, that you didn't clarify that statement 😅
@orangutanvintage
Жыл бұрын
Mystery tech with ltt, stop trying to be a top 10 channel 😅
@potatopotatopotatopotatopo8746
Жыл бұрын
@@Lawgamer411natural selection.
@ethanlieske9678
Жыл бұрын
I really like the transparency of the sponsor and also the use of the lab to validate the sponsors claims.
@TheSilentknyght
Жыл бұрын
100% this. I don't want to watch anymore videos about recommended tech unless I can be confident the product performs as advertised.
@MarshalBeard
Жыл бұрын
@@TheSilentknyght Yep, I don't think most people grasp how important this is. There is so much sponsored (bribed) reviews out there that are just complete garbage. LTT is setting a HIGH standard compared to what is the trash that exists on the internet. Labs and the resulting actions taken with this channel will change the entire consumer tech sector. And so long as it continues in this direction, will always be the gold standard of trustworthy data and recommendation. It's not often you see someone as honest, smart and freaking motivated as Linus, Yvonne and the rest of their team. Truly inspirational and commendable.
@2raddude
Жыл бұрын
It’s the new way of LTT content and I for one am HERE for it
@chrisdetrin7359
Жыл бұрын
i came down here to post this exact comment EVERY tech reviewer should blatantly disclose any and all connections exactly like in this video.
@JW-452
Жыл бұрын
i mean i agree that the testing of them is really nice, but the fact that he did not mention they were sponsored until the end of that portion, which is odd for them, they have been really good in the past of saying it right upfront before they talk about products. its not like he hid it or anything, but just odd. Edit - i have been corrected, they mention the sponsor at the beginning.
@autismosis69
Жыл бұрын
A USB c soldering iron is a game changer
@loz9324
Жыл бұрын
the pinecil was one of the best purchases ive made. i use it to make keyboard converters for old keyboards as well as desoldering and soldering keyboard switches
@keanumack3944
Жыл бұрын
I have got the TS80 soldering iron and i love it
@ArdentMoogle
Жыл бұрын
I would recommend buying it from them directly, and not amazon. Too many knockoffs nowadays
@microbuilder
Жыл бұрын
Considering I've been lugging around a big, old, heavy Weller station for the last few decades, this is actually something I could *really* use...
@UndarZ
Жыл бұрын
Would any of the people who've used it recommend it for normal soldering, like for guitar electronics and such?
@hugodeziel
Жыл бұрын
I love the disclosure at the end, it makes me so much more confident when we know they were vetted by your team! There's so much junk on Amazon these days, having those recommendations helps a lot!
@dagaspar6
Жыл бұрын
Amazon reviews: "It worked." "I gifted this to my kids and they liked it." [4000 word review saying it's good, but not as good as other products. Doesn't list other products.] [Rant about shipping/packaging] "They're sending gift cards for good reviews"
@waterup380
Жыл бұрын
because so many people go to Walmart and try to resell they stuff on amazon
@willdillon8295
Жыл бұрын
That disclosure section was awesome. It didn't outstay it's welcome, it contained everything we needed to know, it didn't feel forced or like you were sidestepping any information and it demonstrated that clarity in short-mid form review/reccomend content is not difficult, and that more people should aspire to be this open and transparent.
@vwoop
Жыл бұрын
Can't believe I'm just now finding out about the Pinecil after dropping about $20 on a poorly made iron with no temperature settings from my local hardware store.
@frankb5728
Жыл бұрын
It's basically a ts-100.
@carlangelo653
Жыл бұрын
Get one, it's a game changer. I use it more than my hakko workstation due to convenience.
@CreativityNull
Жыл бұрын
@@frankb5728closer to a TS-101 but yeah. TS-100 doesn't work with USB-C PD and costed more (now the TS-101 costs more but has closer feature parity to the pinecil). They both can run Iron OS and they use the same tips otherwise. One thing though, they ship from china if you buy on their website and you do have to pay $5-$10 for shipping to the US and it takes awhile (2-4 weeks in my experiences to go from paid for to at my door.) However, if you want to pay $40 they have them on Amazon and they're in Amazon warehouses so shipping takes a couple of days instead.
@kazuviking
Жыл бұрын
The pinecil is not the best, it uses a custom tip which is way more expensive than normal. Imo the L245 is a way better choice since it supports JBC tips which is superior to the T-12 and comes in way more shapes. Both comes from a china but only one is compatible with a wide array of tips, genuine or not.
@frankb5728
Жыл бұрын
@@kazuviking The Build quality of the L245 looks kind of cheap is that just an impression I have? I have a ts-100 and I'm generally happy with it, I might have bought a pinecil had it been available at the time. I almost bought an Hakko and don't feel like I missed out, except the fact that they don't make heat set insert tips for the ts-100 but I can spend $20 to get a cheap iron for that.
@darrylransier7231
Жыл бұрын
The fact you have a disclosure at the end puts you leagues above any other content creator. Thank you for creating such an incredible company/channel!
@FAB1150
Жыл бұрын
@@barnett25lie-nus is mainly a joke based on an April fool's video they made, the other stuff is kinda sad
@ShrkBiT
Жыл бұрын
The transparency of LMG is really a best-in-class feature that I wish more companies would strive towards.
@freedblowfish3705
Жыл бұрын
@barnett25 i mean jay and steve are pretty transparent too
@alexlam24
Жыл бұрын
Gives me vibes of MrMobile which I love
@LutraLovegood
Жыл бұрын
@@barnett25 rtings, Canard PC, Gamers Nexus, tftcentral... I'd say those are pretty transparent.
@Metal_Maxine
Жыл бұрын
Well done on bringing back "tech under $100" and keeping the "disclosure" section! A lot of people wouldn't be so honest about how they get their "random" stuff.
@Sketh94
Жыл бұрын
The transparency in this video is 👌 never stop please. This is why you guys are a cut above most.
@DDRPriest
Жыл бұрын
I've used the Pinecil weekly for over a year and it's held up great. It really is a fantastic piece of tech for super cheap. It doesn't come with a power supply so you'll have to source that. I had an old laptop charger that fit perfectly and gave me the highest available power to the Pinecil. I highly recommend it for anyone needing to solder, especially on the go. I use it for arcade machines where a soldering station simply isn't feasible. Great product.
@paulb8264
Жыл бұрын
Odd question. I have a TS100, do you know if the Pinecil uses the same tip/cartridge as the TS100? For ~$30 I'd love to upgrade to USB-C but I don't want to buy all the new tips.
@JamesRival
Жыл бұрын
@@paulb8264I have the Pinecil as well. From what I’ve seen from others who also have a TS100, they seem to share the same soldering tips! Edit: Not share, they are described as “compatible”.
@JayFochs1337
Жыл бұрын
Is the center pin negative or positive? I want one and work at an audio transmitter/receiver company that has tons of power supplies for our units
@est495
Жыл бұрын
@@JayFochs1337 Center seems to be positive. pine64.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pinecilv2-2.jpg
@jackhaynes8944
Жыл бұрын
@@paulb8264I believe it is compatible with ts100/101 tips
@TheXshot
Жыл бұрын
I usually hate these "cool tech under certain amount" type of videos, but I'm pleasantly surprised how useful and actually quite unique these ones featured in the video are!
@bacon.cheesecake
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was expecting cringe, but some of these doodads are so sick
@Matthew_MBG
Жыл бұрын
thats because its handy tech not cool tech 😅
@jannik6147
Жыл бұрын
same. stufflike randomfrankp's videos always just show some stupid amazon e-waste
@rand0mtv660
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's because LTT is usually more about function over form. Most of these other "under XYZ money" videos focus on tech that is flashy and not necessarily actually practical and useful.
@fynkozari9271
Жыл бұрын
I bought orico external ssd adapter, it was a dud cant read 2 different nvme ssd. Refunded and bought cheap nvme pcie adapter instead. Less cable less clutter.
@ArrowStudios
Жыл бұрын
Never lose the transparency, its what makes us viewers/consumers feel like we matter cause you keep us in the know whether we need to know or not. A+
@KenzertYT
Жыл бұрын
It's what makes Linus feel real and us feel like we exist to him and the rest of the people at LTT.
@helplmchoking
Жыл бұрын
Honestly it's amazing that as theyve become a big company operation they've actually become even MORE focused on transparency and trust, unlike most small start up type places where all that goes out the window as soon as the real money rolls on in.
@DarthRelkew
Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, I thought it was cool that they told where they got everything
@No1_sp3cia1
Жыл бұрын
We've returned to the promised land. Please don't stop doing these again.
@Lucas_van_Hout
Жыл бұрын
We’ve been blessed
@Jehty_
Жыл бұрын
Did you find any of the things mentioned in this video interesting or useful? All of them seem like unnecessary gimmicks. (expect the external SSD enclosure. But I would assume everyone knows about them 🤷🏼♀️)
@_ProbablePenguin
Жыл бұрын
Amen
@kaypge
Жыл бұрын
@Jehty21, i found the SSD enclosure and the PINECIL very useful. I can not say the same for everything else as I do not have use for them. However, someone somewhere might find them useful.
@LonesomeSoliloquy
Жыл бұрын
I've always felt these type of videos were slightly uncreative. However, I really like useful things that are relatively cheap and this is a great way to find out about them. Plus, LMG channels usually give a lot more info about products that I like to have.
@TheMstwntdLMSV123
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showcasing genuinely useful products and not just peddling e-waste. I’ve needed a soldering iron for a while and I’m so glad I saw this. I’m definitely picking up a PINECIL
@taggerung890
Жыл бұрын
I love these! As a techie, it's not always easy keeping up with all the gadgets and gizmos , or even know how they truly perform, so it's nice to hear someone vouch for them
@yupimrandy
Жыл бұрын
I'm loving how much Linus we've been seeing recently, and this is even before the new CEO officially comes in.
@VividFlash
Жыл бұрын
I thought he is already in since start of june
@Melchirobin
Жыл бұрын
@@VividFlashthe new CEO starts officially in beginning of July
@basshead.
Жыл бұрын
Linus sold his company?
@chancepaladin
Жыл бұрын
agreed
@muizzsiddique
Жыл бұрын
Even with the new CEO, there's still going to be a backlog from when Linus was CEO
@carrotwine3649
Жыл бұрын
LABS is only starting to do it's job but i already love it. Can't wait for more trusted testing of just about EVERYTHING
@samm4510
Жыл бұрын
@@NicolaiWeitkemperthey quantitatively benchmarked whether the new ear cups for the headphones changed the response of them or not
@ttr_coco
Жыл бұрын
@samm4510 Bro that's been known since the start of headphones, Crinacle has several Sennheiser 6x0 chassis headphones measurements with different earpad wear (they wear VERY quickly on HD600, 650, 580, 6XX, 660 and 660S2
@Jaaxfo
Жыл бұрын
I've had the Pinecil for years, I I cannot overstate how useful it is. Even if you have a powerful soldering iron already, it can be worth getting because of its inherent portability
@broad_cat
Жыл бұрын
Dumb question, but any idea how the hell it manages to get enough power supplied to sustain 400 deg. C temperatures? I can't imagine that's in spec for USB-C power delivery limits. Edit: Okay I just looked it up and USB-C can deliver 240W of power and apparently soldering irons only require 100W max. That's a crazy amount of power for such a small cable!
@nit-Inundate
Жыл бұрын
@@broad_cat To add to this, it generates heat near the tip, reducing inefficiency when compared to hakko 907 or T12 tips that can generate heat in places besides just the tip itself. This also explains why the heat up time is faster and sustained.
@Jaaxfo
Жыл бұрын
@@broad_cat it can consume up to 60w over USB PD, and the tip is built in a different way than most where it's bonded with the heating element. This does mean that you have to replace the tip and heater at the same time, but the tips aren't expensive
@broad_cat
Жыл бұрын
@@nit-Inundate @Jaaxfo Thanks for the replies! Very cool stuff. Definitely a soldering noob here and its awesome to hear this stuff is the real deal. What a useful bit of technology.
@jdwalsh4227
Жыл бұрын
I love my wicked cushions! I'm glad they are a sponsor, it's extremely well deserved for them to get their name out there!
@THEONLYNIKOMATH
Жыл бұрын
I've had mine for almost a year and I love them!
@NikkiBudders
Жыл бұрын
ngl i bought them immediately upon hearing about them in this video. I've needed a better pair than the garbage cushions that come default with audio technica's headsets. Fr AT should be ashamed to charge so much for such crap cushions.
@Djuntas
Жыл бұрын
its good. but still warm
@WyattOShea
Жыл бұрын
Mine are out for delivery right now for my Audeze Maxwell :P.
@-aku2805
Жыл бұрын
Sadly they don't have them for my headphones. Audio Technica A990z. My earpads are falling apart, so I'm looking for a replacement.
@AureaisChannel
5 ай бұрын
"He has no beard" That line didn't age well
@dreiback182
Жыл бұрын
The soldering iron is probably one of the best gift to people who have to solder sometimes
@EtherImperial
Жыл бұрын
It's fun sitting here for a sponsored video for a company that I actively use for once. The ear cuffs on my Audio Technica ATH-m40x headphones were basically falling apart after a few years of daily use and I came across Wicked Cushions when looking for replacements. Super happy with them. Took a hot minute to get used to the slightly different cup shape but no issues there. Also the designs are sweet as heck
@WickedCushions
Жыл бұрын
@brettmaddan3255
Жыл бұрын
Same hear (get it!) man, audio technicas were super crusty after a couple of years, the new pads made them feel like a new pair again, so much comfier!
@tumblingtwerp9
Жыл бұрын
Same here but with the arctis pros, super uncomfortable out of the box for my head but after changing the ear cups with wicked cushions I am in love
@glennbeukers5496
Жыл бұрын
@@tumblingtwerp9 Ah good idea, I don't like my Arctis headset either they feel like two plastic plates smushed against my head. Maybe these will fix it.
@tumblingtwerp9
Жыл бұрын
@@glennbeukers5496 that's what mine felt like and these fixed it
@CreativityNull
Жыл бұрын
I saw a pinecil in the thumbnail. I've had one for a couple of years and it's great. I have the gen 1 version but the gen 2 I've heard is good, just not necessarily worth the upgrade. My first one had the op-amp misplaced on the board so my tip lit up like a Christmas tree (temp sensor didn't work and there was no fail safe to prevent it from just shoving electricity at it in that version, and it started glowing red) but I got a replacement and sent it to someone in the pine64 community that had better tools to diagnose the issue than I did. He got a free pinecil out of it. I love that it just takes TS-100 tips and it's incredibly cheap for it and the tips.
@Chilledoutredhead
Жыл бұрын
As someone who knows next to nothing about soldering.. but keeps seeing cheap ways to fix my tech ( if i had a solder kit) . Could i use the pinecel for soldering and unsoldering small bits of circuit boards, say for instance the joy stick of an xbox controller?
@CreativityNull
Жыл бұрын
@@Chilledoutredhead yes absolutely, but the soldering iron is just one part of the equation. You usually will need solder, some flux, and likely a desoldering braid. All of this is cheap as well. As for a joystick on an Xbox controller specifically, yeah you could use this to swap out one joystick for another. I've done that specifically. I've just had bad luck with replacement joysticks themselves because it can be hard to find good quality ones. I also recommend buying some different kinds of tips, pinecil sells some compatible tips on their website as well. If you buy somewhere else, make sure you get tips for the TS-100 (the ts-100 uses the same tips as pinecil.) Conical tips, like the one that comes with the pinecil, get a little annoying to use. They also sell a cheap GaN 65W charger that works with the pinecil and cheap silicone USB-C cables. However, if you already have a 65W (or even 40-45 watt, like the steam deck charger) and a long enough USB-C cable you could be just fine without all of these accessories (you still need the wick, flux, and solder, but any guide you're watching might tell you what kinds to buy.)
@kazuviking
Жыл бұрын
@@Chilledoutredhead Unless you wanna spend more on tips than the pinecil worth. It uses custom tips which costs more.
@Chilledoutredhead
Жыл бұрын
@CreativityNull cool, having looked up soldering irons.. they are actually cheaper than i thought 😅 . But knowing this one gets the ltt + you folks seal of approval is great, + heat sensors in the tip.
@aurynholmes
Жыл бұрын
Ltt returning to the golden age with this video 🏆✨ please make this semi-regular, this series contains my favourite videos y'all have ever made.
@leonmac
Жыл бұрын
It's truly very nice to see a tech recommendation video that has actually good and useful items. Not too expensive, not too cheap, perfectly priced for this audience and for the things those items can actually do. I also liked the transparency Linus has, yea of course you can get a cheaper dock and Linus didn't shy away from the fact that there are in fact other items that are cheaper and can do almost the same job. The fact that in the end of the video every item's background was listed and I (and I'm sure the rest of the audience) appreciate that. Great vid!
@t0mn8r35
Жыл бұрын
These products were very interesting and I think you should do more of these recommended items.
@BitZorg
Жыл бұрын
I think a deep dive video on HDMI EQ and other lesser known aspects of HDMI and displayport would be super interesting.
@TrigTrig
Жыл бұрын
As a user of wicked cushions for over half a year now, I definitely approve! Especially in the summer when headphones can be hot, that extra money for the cooling pads is well worth it
@WickedCushions
Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@winterarkwright4743
Жыл бұрын
@@WickedCushions I love how you guys don't over charge as well, buying the basic ear muffs for a MSR-7 from AT is 40$ USD on the 3rd party market and anywhere from 50-80$ USD from them directly, all for what? Some foam and cheap leather that wears out after a year of use? (Don't even get me started on their "replacement" cords) I just bought a pair because of this video too, can't wait!
@WickedCushions
Жыл бұрын
@@winterarkwright4743 We try our best :)
@Sevicify
Жыл бұрын
Been using hybrid freeze pads from Wicked Cushions for just over half a year now myself on my HyperX Cloud Alpha, replaced a very heavily used 2 year old pair of worn out Brainwavz pads and before that used 2 sets of HyperX pads (the original and a revised thicker one that got really worn out from about a year of use). The WC are easily the best pads out of them all, they're very comfortable staying nice & cool without any major noticeable impact on sound quality.
@jamesf3881
Жыл бұрын
Can confirm, the wicked cushion earpads are great. Had to get a pair because the Corsair virtuoso had really small cushions and hurt my ears. The WC freeze cushions are so comfortable and stay cool.
@tasmaniac1
Жыл бұрын
Got them for my artics nova pro and my god they make the headphones soooo much better.
@ShredderN64Alt
Жыл бұрын
Here to vouch for the Pinecil. Bought it for work a few months ago and having a portable soldering iron running off of a battery bank in your pocket is a luxury I hope I don't have to live without anytime soon. It's You're not going to be throwing out your main station by any means, but the price to performance ratio is incredible. If you think you'll like it, then I can almost guarantee you will.
@RogueShadowTCN
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I can pin down why I trust you and your company, but I totally do. Good work, trusted sources are hard to find.
@AemilianaRosewood
Жыл бұрын
I love the disclosure section. I usually trust your recommendations though there are some serious strange and untrustful reviews rarely here and there (lookin at some headphone videos etc where the publicly known bad points are nowhere adressed), so yeah. Great section, I like it. Also generally cool to see these kind of videos back again. Would love to see most stuff tested by labs, because data is gold!
@Jmcgee1125
Жыл бұрын
About a year and a half ago the fabric started flaking off of my HyperX headphones, so I bought Wicked Cushions as a replacement. Definitely a great purchase, I'm glad to see them getting more coverage even if it's because of a sponsor segment.
@WickedCushions
Жыл бұрын
@Boshea241
Жыл бұрын
Which Model of Hyper X, and how is the fit? Mine have been rotting for awhile and decided to give this a try since I can't find the Veloure ones that came with it as an easy swap.
@Jmcgee1125
Жыл бұрын
@@Boshea241 Cloud Alpha. Fits perfectly. A bit bigger than the stock pads but very comfortable.
@sircusw
Жыл бұрын
yessir got some for my arctis pro 7's and they're great
@mataskart9894
Жыл бұрын
Sadly the earpads on my HyperX Cloud II's are only just starting to fray slightly by the edges, however the headband's fake leather is all but gone, it's still fine and comfortable without it, but looks quite bad and the uncovered fabric probably absorbs a lot of crap it shouldn't.
@BunkerSquirrel
Жыл бұрын
6:32 a quick tip for these: make sure you get an NVME drive with an onboard DRAM cache like the Samsung 980 pro. Some cheaper drives will drop the onboard cache and instead use system memory, which is fine for a internally mounted drive but doesn’t work well at all with external drive setups. They’re a bit more expensive but the $40ish premium is totally worth it.
@BrickTamlandOfficial
Жыл бұрын
i replaced my ear pads on my headphones with wicked cushions like 6 months ago and they really do have a noticeable cooling effect and the padding is really nice. surprised LTT now has them as a sponsor. nice
@midgman8421
Жыл бұрын
The transparency at the end was a great inclusion on top of a great video. Thanks LTT Team!
@shuffleboil
Жыл бұрын
Top marks for the disclosure section, makes even the sponsored things seem more legit. Wish other sites were as open.
@nathanb011
Жыл бұрын
6:40 that USB drive is also more than likely a complete scam. If it's not a known seller, USB drives are more fakes than reals.
@ngregoirenc
Жыл бұрын
Honestly would love more content like this. Appreciate seeing new stuff that I may have never heard about. Definitely an upgrade over a lot of other channels doing this content where its more of a “buy cuz cool” vs an understanding of the products and their use cases.
@samsinger5135
Жыл бұрын
OMG i missed this sooooo much.. i hope they bring these back more and more
@Adahop
Жыл бұрын
I own a LOT of Wicked Cushions - to the point I've even bought pairs of headphones I would have never gotten just because they were supported by WC. I love them and they're absolutely worth it. 🥰
@WickedCushions
Жыл бұрын
@HaydenCMH
Жыл бұрын
I never do this, but I can vouch for Wicked Cushions. They are awesome, super comfy, and turned my old headphones back to feeling brand new again. Great video, love this style!
@chaz__
Жыл бұрын
Nice, I've been looking for a modern soldering iron without having to buy an entire station which can be annoying to store away.
@Aspen910
Жыл бұрын
Not only the shape of the ear cup can change the performance, but the material can change the perception of sound/bass. If you buy headphones that come with 2 different ear cups, try them both out side by side and you’ll see what I mean.
@Taaz2
Жыл бұрын
The PINECIL is probably inspired by TS100 soldering iron which has been out there for some time now, as well as other cool stuff from miniware (portable oscilloscope and logic analyzer). The TS100 is super handy, got one myself about a year ago, pinecil was sadly sold out at the time.
@clewstah
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, had the same though. I have the TS80P with custom firmware and it's amasing. Use it more than my station tbh.
@wobblysauce
Жыл бұрын
Yep, same use a power tool batteries for mine hood for any job site.
@GeorgeHollywood
Жыл бұрын
Totally, looks like a TS100 copy. I loooove my TS100.
@Motti22
Жыл бұрын
Love this, please - if possible- do these kind of videos more often. Not every month, but 1-4 times a year would be amazing.
@andrewhamop6665
Жыл бұрын
The Pinecil is the last thing I thought LTT would cover! Would love a deeper dive into soldering irons for hobbyist or home lab use, I'd bet the Pinecil would absolutely stomp the competition for the price. I've got the old v1 with the 24v mod and added a hall effect sensor and it works great!
@JensRoland
Жыл бұрын
I wish I could upvote ten more times for the breath of fresh air that is Linus’ commitment to transparency and integrity of his recommendations. This is why I trust LTT reviews over almost all others.
@MrV1NC3N7V3G4
Жыл бұрын
For an SSD enclosure, get the Sabrent EC-SNVE variant. It supports SATA & NVMe so you can use any M.2 lying around.
@RandomPedestrian07
Жыл бұрын
I regularly binge “tech under $x” and I think this has been the first one where I’ve had a legitimate use case for every single thing mentioned. Please do these regularly!
@Hopgop1
Жыл бұрын
Glad this has come back, really missed these videos. Ordered a Pinecil, looks super cool. Also for anyone in the UK, Amazon has the Pinecil soldering iron for £55, which is ridiculous, you can get it shipped to the UK for £30 directly from the manufacturer.
@karlh7597
Жыл бұрын
I take it you didn't get stung with any customs charges when buying from pine64?
@Hopgop1
Жыл бұрын
@@karlh7597 Shouldn't do, it's under £135, so no fees. Maybe VAT, not sure, but even with that it'll be cheaper than Amazon UK.
@ThatSoddingGamer
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Canadian here. The Amazon Canada link wants near $100 CDN for it. The official site is somewhat better. It's still a a pretty big markup. It's $30 shipping, so the shipping is literally more than the device itself. $55 US to CDN is about $72, which is better than the Amazon Canada price at least. There isn't any good reason for the shipping to be that high though, unless they're packing it into a large box with tons of padding.
@Hopgop1
Жыл бұрын
@@ThatSoddingGamer There's a £12 shipping option as well as the £30, at least when shipping to the UK anyway. That's why it's not a bad deal getting it direct. No chance I'd pay $30 just for shipping.
@ThatSoddingGamer
Жыл бұрын
@@Hopgop1 You'd think they'd advertise that as the default shipping option when 'estimating shipping', even if it's slower or less reliable, as the $30 shipping shown will definitely turn people like us off.
@RealZenno
Жыл бұрын
Wicked Cushion are a legit improvement to the stock cushion you get with your headset. I got my pair a year or so ago for my Steel Series Arctis 3 Bluetooth. They're super soft and comfortable, also when mine arrived they had a nice citrus scent.
@rangus55
Жыл бұрын
This. This is the sh*t I want to see on here. Awesome information about stuff with an explanation about how they were chosen as recommendations. I don't need it to be gadgets like this all the time, I just love learning in a fun/unbiased way. Thank you!
@dinowaygaming5573
Жыл бұрын
I would also like to give a thumbs up to Wicked Cushions. I have the Corsair Virtuoso headphones and both the original and 2 off-brand cushions have worn out. I purchased my Wicked Cushion cups 15 months ago and they have shown ZERO degradation in the time I have had them and have lasted longer than any replacement I have purchased for this headset. Thank you Wicked Cushions!
@tavasoli
Жыл бұрын
I LOVED the disclosures at the end. This is what differentiates LTT from the rest.
@shaunsinclair9785
Жыл бұрын
The pinecil is actually fantastic, I have never used a better soldering iron and a bunch of good quality tips are available. You can probably do better with a full station but not by much and that won't fit in you pocket.
@technoty1
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love seeing Linus in content again and I feel like the most recent videos have a sense of life in them that just feels so right. Keep on doing great work!
@noodlefu_
Жыл бұрын
+1 to Wicket Cushions, I had issues with my Nova Pro Wireless set after a while (lost some firmness, expected, but as a result my ears were touching the inner housing - painful), the replacement cushions sorted all my issues out.
@TEddyVLK
Жыл бұрын
Handy tech under 100$ is back !, Hell yeah
@justinmoravetz4544
Жыл бұрын
Super rarely comment on any video but I wanted to take a moment to give my appreciation for the transparency at the end. Such a nice touch.
@Piquliar
Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to get one of those pinecils. Didn't expect it to be that affordable. I hope they have cushions for my set of headphones tho, mine have been busted for a bit.
@Primus1243
Жыл бұрын
Man, that usb device would be perfect for the Lab team to use to test out any cables they have. Can't wait to see how it compares to their more expensive equipment.
@CreativityNull
Жыл бұрын
They have a cable tester that does a lot more than this one does (it also costs significantly more as they showed in the video a year or two ago showing it off) and is probably more reliable and easier to use for data collection than this one is. The purpose of this little thing is for troubleshooting and diagnostics. This means it doesn't need to be as precise and have as good logging capabilities because typically you don't need that for trying to diagnose a problem. This is fine because a technician can then get these for less than $100 instead of a cable tester meant for someone to be running several hundreds of cables per day that costs several thousand because they built in features that a technician won't need but an engineer or QA tech definitely will.
@KenS1267
Жыл бұрын
@@CreativityNull Exactly. I want one of these things to carry in my pocket. At least once a week I have a problem that could be a bad or incorrect cable or port. Something like this can cut down on the need to go back and forth for a new cable or other test equipment. I imagine guys who work in repair shops that do laptop and phone repairs will also love this sort of device. They will be able to see at a glance if the charging port isn't drawing the rated power which is a very common point of failure.
@jonswenson
Жыл бұрын
Replacement pads are almost a must buy at this point. I actually cycled through 2 or 3 different materials before I settled on one I like. I'll have to try Wicked's as well. Definitely going to buy that enclosure as well.
@LutraLovegood
Жыл бұрын
Wdym almost? Only had to replace pads once on my headphones after a decade of use.
@jimhall583
Жыл бұрын
Your transparency is why I keep coming back and watch your videos all the way through
@alexisaudoin2272
Жыл бұрын
The SSD inside of an enclosure thing is something I've been doing for ages. I'm a tech in a computer store and need to do multiple windows installs per day, this has saved me an insane amount of time. We're talking 5mins for a full windows install. Absolutely magic.
@spdcrzy
Жыл бұрын
I've been using Wicked Cushions for years lol. It's amazing how much of a difference they make for long-term wear.
@WickedCushions
Жыл бұрын
@damightyshabba439
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the format - useful tech, explained and demonstrated. For someone like me - very limited budget, lots of techie demands, some of these are great finds. Even those headphone covers - I've thrown out some very nice headphones because the disintegrated - for $30 I could have kept them... All of these are useful. Please keep low end basic vids like this coming - you're a trusted source and for us broke ass people... knowing exactly where to blow that hard saved £100 is very important.
@Mattvbro
Жыл бұрын
Also a bonus feature with the usb nvme is that you can pour silicone into them and make them 100% waterproof. I did this with my full metal uGreen enclosure and its saved it from an accidental cycle through the washing machine allready 😂 you could also use epoxy but that cant be removed for upgrades or repair, would be better for waterproofing though
@KingKiller1012
Жыл бұрын
Do u know i can update the firmware for 990 pro with Heatsink ? Samsung Magician software? With ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
@Mattvbro
Жыл бұрын
@@KingKiller1012 No idea but i would say probably not as i don't think many if any usb nvme enclosures allow access to the ssd firmware in the same way your motherboard does
@rwilliamson238
Жыл бұрын
+1 for Wicked Cushions. I recently replaced the pads on my Audio Technica ATH-M50x for a set of their Velure cushions, and i love that the driver isnt poking me in the ear anymore!
@SpartanDusk
Жыл бұрын
Im surprised people still question your reputation/honesty but Im glad you guys still try to show people why youre a trusted figure in the tech industry.
@Blasharga
Жыл бұрын
huh, actually a very nice selection and i very much like the tranparency of how they were selected. Sounds a lot like you went around the office and shaked people until cool tech fell out. Not hard to imagine a company that is living on the bleeding edge of consumer tech being a very good place to see what actually sticks around in the edc ppouch. More like this please, show me all of the cool new stuff everyone is stealing, using every day or has made a part of their workday
@Nigel-Mac
21 күн бұрын
The no beard joke didn't age that well...
@DanielCardei
Жыл бұрын
so early
@JezailleBrett
Жыл бұрын
I wasn't expecting a Wicked Cushions sponsorship. I've been using their cushions on and off for years.
@MichaelHughes124
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the disclosure section on the products - very transparent and authentic.
@charlespoore5700
Жыл бұрын
That USB drive alone made this whole video worth watching. Thanks!
@deathlessgamer
Жыл бұрын
I'm liking and commenting purely so that this video does well. We need more of these.
@cricketbatman
Жыл бұрын
Literally just bought a pair of Wicked Cushions yesterday. Love them. Much cooler on the ears and the extra thickness stops my ears from touching.
@JediSentinal
Жыл бұрын
ok but thats one of the more useful sponsors ive seen in awhile. love it!
@2EXTREME2008
Жыл бұрын
we legit need more of these types of videos
@developerpranav
Жыл бұрын
Really love the transparency about where they got the gadgets from. It's why I watch LTT
@Trap4Hunter
Жыл бұрын
For the people watching this: those WC headphone cushions are the real deal!! My steelseries nova 7 was kinda uncomfortable if i wore it for more than 2 hours but i ordered these after watching this video cuz i thought it was worth a shot if linus said so and oh my god ive been blown away by the quality difference between the factory one and the one from WC. 10/10 would recommend.
@themattenthehat
Жыл бұрын
I've been using the AVHzy CT-3 for a few months now and absolutely recommend it. It's a little pricy but so freaking useful.
@NamesGolden
Жыл бұрын
Been rocking a pinecil at work since last fall, running off a drill battery. Works as good as my personal ts100 which was double the price.
@BBlueBBasterd
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to be seeing these again, I missed them!
@BoomSquadCarAudio
Жыл бұрын
iv had my wicked cushions for about 2 months and have enjoyed them what i really enjoy is how much they changed the look of my headset feels almost 1 of a kind
@supernovagamer929
Жыл бұрын
Wasn't expecting to buy another soldering iron today. Worth it.
@oxide7
Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos in a long time. Properly researched, actual disclosure, concise, and showing off actual cool stuff.
@papierbak
Жыл бұрын
I really liked that they put in the disclosure. Niki tutorials (makeup youtuber) has different icons that appear on the screen whener she shows a product that indicate if the product was sent by the manufacturer, if she purchased it, if it is a sponsorship (she also clearly states when this is the case) or if she just purchased this herself.
@ObnoxiousMedic7
Жыл бұрын
The weirdest and straight forward disclosure... love it
@NthDegree256
Жыл бұрын
I recently got both a Dockcase Explorer Pro and (earlier) a Ugreen 9-in-one USB-C hub for my home office, and I want to shout out something specifically - the Dockcase Explorer Pro supports my Nintendo Switch *and* my work laptop. The Ugreen one completely failed to respond to my Switch (even though Ugreen's own USB-C hub FAQ implies that the hub should support it.) Very happy with the Dockcase one.
@thedamino87
Жыл бұрын
I had been worried my Wicked Cushions were just fancy coloured snake oil. Replaced my ATH-M50x pads and I’ll never go back to stock cushions. Bonus points for non-vinyl velour finishes. Nothing sucks more than sweaty headphones sticking to to the side of your head because the glossy vinyl finishes aren’t sweat friendly at all, not to mention the inevitable black flakes that start falling off even the most expensive vinyl covered headsets. 10/10 would recommend Wicked Cushions
@dollarbutt
Жыл бұрын
I thought my eyes were deceiving me...the CT-3 is like my favorite tool I use. I tell everyone to buy one.
@JakobKiellandYT
Жыл бұрын
Have had the Pinecil for about a year, and I'm incredibly happy with it. Highly recommended.
@Michalosnup
Жыл бұрын
Love the transparency with the disclaimer section
@mt-ze7bd
Жыл бұрын
Hey Linus, fun fact. I actually bought multiple Ugreen products since you have recommended them including a hdmi switch since my monitor only has 1 hdmi port and a usb-c hub.
@meoka2368
Жыл бұрын
Transparency in sponsors is appreciated :)
@TheRealThisIsAlex
Жыл бұрын
6:07 I have that exact enclosure and one thing to note is overtime the SSD will come off loose from the connector because it's mounted with a silicon mount. If it does come off loosely in the case, Windows will prompt that the USB device will have an "Incorrect Function" error. To simply fix this, just plug in the Nvme SSD back again into the connector after taking the enclosure apart.
@hodsonjosh400
Жыл бұрын
Loved the transparency at the end, so important. Thank you.
@TheShortStory
Жыл бұрын
Really liked the disclosure section. Gives me more confidence about the products
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